{
  "id": 13104517,
  "title": "EPL: Hurzeler calls for patience as Azeez waits for Brighton debut",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/epl-hurzeler-calls-for-patience-as-azeez-waits-for-brighton-debut",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T11:23:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/09/epl-hurzeler-calls-for-patience-as-azeez-waits-for-brighton-debut/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler has urged fans and supporters to exercise patience as young Nigerian winger Femi Azeez prepares for his competitive debut for the club. Azeez joined Brighton from Championship side Millwall on transfer deadline day, but his debut has been delayed due to an injury he sustained during Millwall's opening match of the Championship season. The 20-year-old made a brief appearance in a private practice match during the three-week international break.\n\nHurzeler addressed concerns about Azeez's readiness during the pre-match build-up to Brighton's upcoming fixture against Sunderland. Speaking to The Argus, the head coach explained that Azeez is still adjusting to the higher physical demands of playing in the Premier League. \"He played in a friendly game and he had some minor issues this week,\" Hurzeler stated, emphasizing the necessity for the youngster's body to adapt to the increased intensity and expectations of the top flight.\n\nThe coach's message to Brighton supporters is clear: give Azeez the time he needs to prove himself at this level. \"We want him to be able to give us the best possible performance when the day comes,\" Hurzeler concluded, expressing confidence in the young winger's potential and determination to succeed.",
  "summary": "Brighton & Hove Albion head coach, Fabian Hurzeler, has said Femi Azeez is not ready to make his competitive debut for the club. The Nigeria international linked up with the Seagulls on transfer deadline day from Sky Bet Championship outfit Millwall. Azeez’s debut for Brighton has been delayed by the injury he picked up on the […] EPL: Hurzeler calls for patience as Azeez waits for Brighton debut",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}